Viru Viru International Airport
Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Viru Viru International Airport
Bolivia's busiest international gateway in the tropical lowlands.
- ›Viru Viru is the busiest airport in Bolivia by international passenger traffic.
- ›It is situated at an elevation of approximately 373 meters (1,224 feet) above sea level, far lower than La Paz's El Alto Airport.
- ›The airport serves as the primary hub for Bolivia's state airline, Boliviana de Aviación (BoA).
- ›IATA code VVI is derived from the airport's full name Viru Viru International.
- ›Its low elevation makes it less affected by high-altitude operational challenges compared to other Bolivian airports.
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Viru Viru International Airport is an international airport serving Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located 17 km (11 mi) north of the city. It is Bolivia's primary air terminal, handling much of the international traffic into the country. In 2023, the airport handled 4.12 million passengers, making it the busiest airport in Bolivia. It serves as a major focus city for Boliviana de Aviación and offers routes to destinations across South America, North America, and Europe.
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